How do they match: Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers

  • Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers

  • Design Director
  • Fire Prevention Research Engineer
  • Fire Protection Design Engineer
  • Fire Protection Designer
  • Plumbing Designer

  • Research causes of fires, determine fire protection methods, and design or recommend materials or equipment such as structural components or fire-detection equipment to assist organizations in safeguarding life and property against fire, explosion, and related hazards.

  • Design fire detection equipment, alarm systems, and fire extinguishing devices and systems.
  • Prepare and write reports detailing specific fire prevention and protection issues, such as work performed, revised codes or standards, and proposed review schedules.
  • Advise architects, builders, and other construction personnel on fire prevention equipment and techniques and on fire code and standard interpretation and compliance.
  • Attend workshops, seminars, or conferences to present or obtain information regarding fire prevention and protection.
  • Determine causes of fires and ways in which they could have been prevented.
  • Develop plans for the prevention of destruction by fire, wind, and water.
  • Direct the purchase, modification, installation, testing, maintenance, and operation of fire prevention and protection systems.
  • Evaluate fire department performance and the laws and regulations affecting fire prevention or fire safety.
  • Inspect buildings or building designs to determine fire protection system requirements and potential problems in areas such as water supplies, exit locations, and construction materials.

  • Prepare detailed work plans.
  • Prepare technical or operational reports.